Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle United
Updated
It finished level: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle United in the Champions League (Round 6) on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 at BayArena, Leverkusen. Bayer Leverkusen goals: Bruno Guimarães 13' (og), Alejandro Grimaldo 88'. Newcastle United goals: Anthony Gordon 51' (pen), Lewis Miley 74'. Expected goals: 1.20-2.06. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Anthony Gordon (8.8).
Match report
Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle United: match report
It finished 2-2 between Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United in the Champions League on Wednesday 10 December.
An own goal by Bruno Guimarães put Bayer Leverkusen ahead on 13' (1-0), Anthony Gordon levelled for Newcastle United from the penalty spot on 51' (1-1), Lewis Miley restored Newcastle United's lead on 74' (1-2) and Alejandro Grimaldo levelled for Bayer Leverkusen on 88' (2-2).
Bayer Leverkusen had 51% of the ball, shots were 17-13 (7-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.20-2.06. Newcastle United will feel they deserved more.
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 30,210. Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük.
Match stats
| Bayer Leverkusen | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.20 | 2.06 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 32 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 364 (84%) | 353 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 9 | 6 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 12 |
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Mark Flekken, Jarell Quansah, Robert Andrich, Edmond Tapsoba, Arthur, Ibrahim Maza, Aleix García, Alejandro Grimaldo, Malik Tillman, Ernest Poku, Patrik Schick
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Aaron Ramsdale, Valentino Livramento, Malick Thiaw, Daniel Burn, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Harvey Barnes, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon
Key events
- 13' · Goal · Bruno Guimarães (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 21' · Yellow card · Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United)
- 46' · Substitution · Christian Kofane for Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 47' · Yellow card · Ernest Poku (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 50' · Yellow card · Aleix García (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 51' · Goal · Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 60' · Substitution · Lewis Miley for Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 71' · Substitution · Nathan Tella for Ernest Poku (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 74' · Goal · Lewis Miley (Newcastle United)
- 78' · Substitution · Jacob Murphy for Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
- 82' · Yellow card · Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United)
- 85' · Substitution · Claudio Echeverri for Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 88' · Goal · Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 90' · Substitution · Loic Badé for Arthur (Bayer Leverkusen)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Jacob Ramsey for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Yoane Wissa for Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Champions League) on Wed, 10 Dec 2025.
When and where is Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United?
Wed, 10 Dec 2025, 20:00 UTC at BayArena, Leverkusen, Champions League.